Question

i) Which of the following can change to a cation? a) Fluorine b) Oxygen c) Potassium d) Neon​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fluorine

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Of the following c) Potassium can change to a cation

• The formation of cations involves the removal of electrons from an atom from its outermost orbit.
• The removal of electrons can't take place in electronegative atoms like Fluorine and Oxygen. These elements can only accept electrons in their outermost orbit. Hence, a and b are incorrect.
• Neon is a noble gas. It already has a stable structure so it doesn't form a cation. Hence, option d is incorrect.
• Potassium has two electrons in its outermost orbit. So, it can easily lose two electrons to form a cation. Hence, option c) Potassium is correct.